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Release & ARC Review: Only One Regret (Only One, #5) by Natasha Madison

October 20, 2021October 16, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  From USA Bestseller Natasha Madison comes a brand hockey romance that is sweet, swoony and so freaking steamy! Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Audio  |  Paperback   Blurb Cooper. My name […]

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Release Blitz with ARC Review: House of Shadows (Royal Houses, #2) by K.A. Linde

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Mel Action

HOUSE OF SHADOWS (Royal Houses, #2) by K.A. Linde   Release Date: October 19, 2021   BUY IT TODAY! Amazon  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |   Paperback  |  Audiobook     […]

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Release & ARC Review: A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 AJ Action

A Shadow in the Ember, the incredible start to a new fantasy series by Jennifer L. Armentrout! This is the first book in the Flesh and Fire series – a spinoff/prequel to the Blood and […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Lost Fisherman (Fisherman Duet, Book Two) by Jewel E. Ann

October 14, 2021April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

  The Lost Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann is now live!   Grab it today! Amazon  |   Amazon Worldwide  |  Paperback     Blurb It’s been five years since I’ve seen him. An unexpected event […]

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Release & ARC Review: A Stormy and Sultry Sea (Witches of the Island, #2) by Katie McGarry

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 AJ Drama

A Stormy and Sultry Sea, the second book in the Witches of the Island series, is live! Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble   Blurb A witch and a Fae aren’t supposed to fall in love, […]

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Release & ARC Review: Boyfriend (Moo U) by Sarina Bowen

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 AJ Fake Relationship

  Boyfriend by Sarina Bowen is live! Amazon  |   Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook  |  Google  |  Audio   Blurb The hottest player on the Moo U hockey team hangs a flyer on the bulletin […]

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Release & ARC Review: Riot Act (Crooked Sinners, #3) by Callie Hart

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 AJ Dark & Gritty

USA Today Bestselling Author, Callie Hart, delivers a twisted and edgy new dark romance tale, featuring a girl with nothing left to lose and a broken boy with a heart as black as his soul. […]

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Review: Coming in from the Cold (Gravity, #1) by Sarina Bowen

October 9, 2021October 10, 2021 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 stars A gorgeously emotional story with drama, intensity and a gorgeous, chemistry-filled romance. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, but it’s beautifully written, and I loved it! […]

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Release & ARC Review: Attachment Theory (The Brodie Brothers, #2) by Kayley Loring

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 AJ LOL Funny

  Attachment Theory by Kayley Loring is live, and free in Kindle Unlimited Fall in love with Dylan and Scarlett today!   Amazon  |  Paperback   Audiobook will release by the end of October Multicast […]

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Release & ARC Review: A Moment For Us (Willow Creek Valley, #3) by Corinne Michaels

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 AJ Drama

  A Moment For Us by Corinne Michaels is live! Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  |  Audible   Blurb New York Times Bestselling author Corinne Michaels returns to Willow Creek Valley in this stunning surprise baby/unrequited […]

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Review: Lover Unveiled (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #19) by J.R. Ward

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon Review 4 stars! The latest addition to the BDB series brings a bit of a change and a lot of intrigue – as well as a gorgeous romance – and continues the new […]

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Release & ARC Review: Never Really Over by Jennifer Van Wyk

October 2, 2021September 30, 2021 AJ Romance

  Never Really Over is live! This book will leave you searching for your own farm boy. A small town single dad romance about forgiveness, and a love that stands the test of time.   […]

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Release & ARC Review: Jock Reign (Jock Royal, #5) by Sara Ney

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Jock Reign by Sara Ney is live! Amazon US  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon AU Free in KU   Blurb IT’S NOT EASY LIVING IN YOUR BROTHER’S SHADOW. Jack Dryden-Jones is […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Naked Fisherman (Fisherman Duet, Book One) by Jewel E. Ann

September 30, 2021April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

The Naked Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann is now live!   USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Jewel E. Ann returns with an addictive new adult romance about a young woman who discovers […]

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Audio Review: Goodbye Paradise (Hello Goodbye #1) by Sarina Bowen

September 29, 2021 AJ MM/Menage

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 3.5 stars A sweet, emotional, sexy and heartfelt m/m romance, I went into this book blind, and really enjoyed the unexpected path of this gorgeous love story. Josh and Caleb grew up […]

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Release & ARC Review: Santa’s Subpoena (The Anna Albertini Files, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 AJ Action

Buy:  Amazon Review 5 stars! The fourth book in The Anna Albertini Files, this is another chaotic, exciting, laugh-out-loud romp full of mystery, suspense, a touch of drama, and gorgeous romance. The book begins with Anna […]

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Review: Holiday Rescue (The Anna Albertini Files, #3.5) by Rebecca Zanetti

September 25, 2021 AJ Mystery/Suspense

Buy: Amazon Review 4 stars This is such a sweet read! A spin-off from The Anna Albertini Files, it’s a quick story for Albertini cousin, Quint, who has appeared in the series, but this book can […]

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New Release & ARC Review: The Virgin Replay (Rules of Love, #3) by Lauren Blakely

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Mel Fake Relationship

THE VIRGIN REPLAY by #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE! Make sure you grab this sexy, friends-to-lovers romance TODAY!!    THE VIRGIN REPLAY (Rules of Love #3) by Lauren Blakely   Release Date: September […]

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Blog Tour, Excerpt & ARC Review: The Spark Between Us (Berkeley Hills, #3) by Stacy Travis

September 23, 2021August 29, 2025 AJ Brother/Best Friend

The Spark Between Us, an all-new roommates to lovers, opposites attract standalone romance from author Stacy Travis is available now!   Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  Apple Books  |  Nook  |  Kobo  |  Google Play […]

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Release & ARC Review: The Lies We Steal (The Hollow Boys, #1) by Monty Jay

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 AJ Dark & Gritty

  The Lies We Steal by Monty Jay is live! An intensely dark, gritty and twisted read, this book will take your breath away!   Amazon  |  Books2Read   Blurb It’s been months since the day […]

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Blog Tour & ARC Review: Beneath the Wreckage (Wrecked, #5) by Catherine Cowles

September 22, 2021August 28, 2025 AJ Drama

“This book has the perfect blend of small-town feels, an unputdownable mystery, and a love story that will have you cheering for the happily ever after. I loved this book!“ ~Willow Aster, USA Today bestselling […]

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New Release & ARC Review: For Love or Honey (Blum’s Bees, #1) by Staci Hart

September 21, 2021February 8, 2022 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

For Love or Honey by Staci Hart   Released – 21 September 2021   Grab it today! Amazon |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Paperback     Blurb When the devil comes to town, you have to […]

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New Release & ARC Review: When Sparks Fly (Spark House, #1) by Helena Hunting

September 21, 2021August 29, 2025 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

When Sparks Fly, an all-new emotional and hilarious friends-to-lovers standalone romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is available now!   Available Now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon […]

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ARC Review: One Day Like This (Excess All Areas, #1) by Scarlett Cole

September 21, 2021August 29, 2025 AJ Brother/Best Friend

  One Day Like this is live! The start of a brand new rockstar series from Scarlett Cole, this is a beautifully emotional brother’s-best-friend, forbidden romance with fantastic chemistry and just the right amount of […]

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Review: The Plus Ones (The Brooklyn Book Boyfriends, #4) by Kayley Loring

September 19, 2021 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4 fun and feisty stars! This is the final book in the Brooklyn Book Boyfriends series, and it’s a wonderful finish as Keaton and Roxy’s fiery love story rounds out what has […]

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